Low Level Skip

The Low Level Skip can be easily positioned at the end of a conveyor, dross shoot or manufacturing line to collect bi-products that are below waist level. The skip is supplied as manual operation as standard, but automatic tipping at high level can be achieved by ordering the conversion kit allowing the forklift / tele handler driver to empty the skip without leaving the safety of his seat.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Low loading height
• Reinforced leading edge and body sides
• 4-way fork pocket entry
• Secondary Locking Mechanism to prevent accidental discharge
• Fully seam welded for retention of fluids
• Manual handle override
• Maximum fork section 150 x 60 mm at 683 mm centres
• Zinc plated twist screws for safe attachment to truck
• Painted bright orange for safety

OPTIONAL FEATURES

• Conversion kit for automatic operation
• 125mm diameter nylon castors
• Colour finish for waste separation or department

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Operation

To operate via release handle:

• Position the forks the correct distance apart to locate into fork pockets.
• Remove fork pocket heel pins from skip.
• Drive forks into the fork pockets.
• Insert fork pocket heel pins directly behind the heel of the fork and attach safety lynch pin into the hole provided.
• Take the forklift skip to the intended area to be tipped and release the secondary lock mechanism on the rear.
• To release the skip and empty the contents pull the release handle.
• Once emptying is complete pull the skip back so as to re-latch on to the hook
• Replace the safety lock mechanism.
• The skip is now ready for use again.

To operate via auto-release:

• Follow steps 1-4 above and then: Take the forklift skip to the large yard skip and release the secondary lock mechanism on the rear of the skip.

• Position the forklift skip at the correct height with the actuator plate positioned over the yard skip side (the actuator plate is located between the two side entry fork pockets).
• Lower the forklift skip on to the side of the yard skip until the hook release mechanism is disengaged.
• Raise the forklift to clear the side of the yard skip, pull away and lower safely to the ground. Once emptying is complete pull the skip back so as to re-latch on to the hook.
• Replace the safety lock mechanism.
• The skip is now ready for use again.